In their March 1st fight, Gazdic concussed Westgarth with a hook that sidelined him for 10 days. After Saturday's fisticuffs the two tough guys acknowledged each other with respect and were seen chatting in the penalty box. We hope you anticipated this tussle if you needed to boost your penalty minute totals.

Kevin Westgarth is good to play Wednesday | 03/12/2014 9:14 AM

News

Kevin Westgarth (concussion) will be available for Wednesday's game.

Calgary Herald

Impact

Westgarth was hurt during a fight with Luke Gazdic on March 1. Westgarth has a goal and two points in 32 games between Calgary and Carolina in 2013-14.

Kevin Westgarth returns to Calgary | 03/03/2014 6:58 AM

News

Kevin Westgarth (head) returned to Calgary to seek medical attention after getting injured in a fight on Saturday with Edmonton's Luke Gazdic.

Calgary Sun

Impact

While the remainder of the team headed off to Minnesota, the Flames were worried that Westgarth may have suffered a concussion so they are taking no chances with his health. He has a goal and two points in 32 games with 41 penalty minutes. Consider him day-to-day for now.

Kevin Westgarth knocked out in fight | 03/02/2014 7:05 AM

News

Kevin Westgarth was injured Saturday as Luke Gazdic knocked him out in a first period fight.

Edmonton Sun

Impact

Westgarth played only 1:33 minutes on Saturday and picked up a five minute major in his battle with Gazdic. Westgarth has a goal and an assist in 32 games this season with 41 penalty minutes. Consider him day-to-day for now.

Kevin Westgarth scores a goal Monday | 01/21/2014 9:10 AM

News

Kevin Westgarth found the back of the net in Calgary's 3-2 loss on Monday.

Calgary Herald

Impact

Westgarth was at the center of Calgary coach Bob Hartley's recent $25,000 fine. The NHL held Hartley responsible for starting their fourth line on Saturday and Westgarth in particular. Westgarth took the opening faceoff and then immediately got into a fight. He now has a goal and 32 penalty minutes in 23 games in 2013-14.

Kevin Westgarth to face former teammates Mon. | 01/13/2014 5:24 AM

News

Kevin Westgarth returns to Carolina to face his former Hurricane teammates Monday.

Calgary Herald

Impact

The Flames acquired the rugged winger on December 30 in exchange for Greg Nemisz. Westgarth has no points with 11 penalty minutes and a minus-five rating with the Flames in six games and it would not surprise us at Rotoworld to see him get into a fight tonight.

Flames add toughness with Kevin Westgarth | 12/31/2013 9:06 AM

News

Acquiring Kevin Westgarth on Monday is part of Calgary Flames president Brian Burke's plan to make the team tougher.

Calgary Herald

Impact

"I don't like the way we've been pushed around," Burke said. Westgarth has played in just 12 games this season, but there's a good chance that he'll have a bigger role with Calgary.

Flames acquire Kevin Westgarth from Canes | 12/30/2013 9:27 PM

News

The Calgary Flames have traded for enforcer Kevin Westgarth.

nhl.com

Impact

In exchange for the tough guy, the Flames surrender former 25th overall pick Greg Nemisz, who has recorded just one point in 15 career games. Westgarth has played 133 career games in the league, 12 of which came this season with Carolina, and has racked up 202 penalty minutes in that span.

| 12/02/2013 1:45 AM

News

Kevin Westgarth was reinstated from his suspension on Sunday December 1.

Rotoworld.com

NHL hands Westgarth a two-game suspension | 11/26/2013 2:15 PM

News

Kevin Westgarth has been suspended for two games for hitting Ottawa's Mark Borowiecki from behind.

Renaud Lavoie on Twitter

Impact

The incident occurred during Sunday's game and Borowiecki left the contest with a neck injury. Westgarth will miss Wednesday and Friday's contests as a result, but he is eligible to play on Sunday. He has no points and four penalty minutes in eight games this season.

Kevin Westgarth will have phone hearing Tues. | 11/25/2013 4:28 PM

News

Kevin Westgarth will have a disciplinary hearing over the phone with the NHL on Tuesday.

TSN.ca

Impact

The incident in question took place on Sunday in the first period against Ottawa when he received a two minute boarding penalty for hitting defenseman Mark Borowiecki from behind.

| 11/24/2013 2:52 AM

News

Kevin Westgarth returned to action on Saturday November 23.

Rotoworld.com

Kevin Westgarth hurt in practice Wednesday | 10/31/2013 5:24 AM

News

Kevin Westgarth left practice on Wednesday after suffering an upper body injury.

Raleigh News & Observer

Impact

His status for Thursday's game is up in the air. He has only played in six games but has played in the last five without a point as his fantasy value is negligible.

Kevin Westgarth a healthy scratch Sunday | 10/14/2013 5:46 AM

News

Kevin Westgarth was a healthy scratch on Sunday as Tuomo Ruutu returned to the Carolina lineup.

Raleigh News & Observer

Impact

Westgarth can score the occasional goal but is noted for his ability as an enforcer, giving him value in pools that reward penalty minutes. He has only played in one game this season and did not sit in the penalty box.

Kevin Westgarth gets first goals of season | 04/27/2013 11:50 PM

News

Kevin Westgarth potted two goals for the Hurricanes as they were blasted by the Penguins 8-3 on Saturday night.

Rotoworld.com

Impact

The goals were his first of the season. Tuomo Ruutu registered the other goal, while Eric Staal had two helpers.

Kevin Westgarth a likely scratch v Philly | 04/20/2013 11:08 AM

News

Although the Flyers are a tough team, it appears the Hurricanes do not believe they need Kevin Westgarth in the lineup against them Saturday night.

Chip Alexander Twitter

Impact

It looks as if Carolina is going to dress seven defensemen and scratch Westgarth against Philly Saturday night. Adjust your roster accordingly.

Kevin Westgarth was lead man in CBA group | 02/18/2013 10:15 AM

News

Kevin Westgarth was a pivotal member of the players' negotiating committee that eventually hammered out a new CBA with the owners.

Raleigh News and Observer

Impact

On the ice, the Princeton grad is known as a fourth-liner, but off the ice he's as respected as they come for the work he's done. The son-in-law of former Steelers coach Bill Cowher at one of the low points was the lone player invited by the owners. "We were all very impressed with Kevin throughout the entire duration of the negotiation," NHL deputy commissioner Bill Daly said. "He was smart, articulate and thoughtful. Most of all, he was level-headed throughout, and dealt with the issues and our differences in position in a consistently professional manner - he never appeared angry or let things get personal."

Carolina gets Kevin Westgarth from the Kings | 01/13/2013 1:38 PM

News

The Carolina Hurricanes have acquired Kevin Westgarth from the Los Angeles Kings in exchange for Anthony Stewart, a 2013 fourth-round draft pick, and a 2014 sixth-round pick.

Hurricanes.nhl.com

Impact

Westgarth had two points and 39 penalty minutes in 25 games with the Kings last season. He didn't participate in the Kings' Stanley Cup-winning playoff run. "We were looking for a character, team guy who can play a gritty role for our team," said Hurricanes GM Jim Rutherford. "Kevin is a good addition to fill that spot." He'll probably get more playing time in Carolina, but you still need to be pretty desperate for PIM before he's worth considering in fantasy leagues.

Report: NHLPA drops escrow cap demands | 01/03/2013 3:44 AM

News

Although some say it wasn't never officially broached, the NHLPA reportedly made a major concession by dropping the demand for a cap on escrow.

Chris Johnston

Impact

The league has roundly insisted that it couldn't absorb all the risk if the lockout damages revenues. By budging on this issue, the union shows a willingness to compromise. We'll see if that makes enough of a difference to get a deal done.